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Meet the Team at Regency House Dental Practice, Cheltenham

We are passionate in going above and beyond for all our patients. Regency House Dental Practice’s expert staff have over 50+ years of in chair experience, having trained with the world’s leading institutions.

Chris Barley

Principal Dentist & Orthodontist

BDS MSC MPDS RCS (ED)
GDC no. 72259

Having practised at Regency House since 2001, Chris became Principal Dentist and Owner of the practice in 2012.

Chris has a specific interest in ‘smile design’, utilising the latest in 3D scanning technology to help plan your ideal smile. Often, we can bring together tooth straightening options like ‘Invisalign’ with tooth whitening and ceramic tooth coverings to create a beautiful smile but with minimal intervention.

Chris completed an MSc in 2015 a Masters Degree at Birmingham University in Advanced General Dental Practice (MSc AGDP). He is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (MPDC RCSEd) and works at Birmingham University as a clinical tutor and Head of Final Year Firm. He is on the British Dental Association Committee.

Joshua Hadley

Dentist & Implantologist

BChD (UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS 2015), MSc Implantology (UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL 2025)
GDC no. 258813

Josh joined Regency House Dental Practice in December 2017 and has since been an integral part of our team. With his good humour and approachable nature, he has rapidly built strong relationships with his patients.

Josh has a specialist interest in implantology and surgical dentistry, completing a 3-year MSc in implantology at the University of Bristol and graduating with the highest classification of a Distinction. His dissertation used engineering software to conduct finite element analysis, helping understand internal forces within bone with complex implant loads. Since then, Josh has widened his skillset through numerous courses on advanced bone grafting, soft tissue augmentation and complex treatment planning.

Josh also enjoys aesthetic and restorative dentistry, with a particular interest in using contemporary techniques for digital smile design. He has his own 3D printer which he uses for injection moulded composite veneers. He is also trained in clear aligner treatments, offering both Invisalign and Clear Correct. He is an active member of the British Dental Association (BDA), Gloucestershire Independent Dentists (GID), and the International Team for Implantology (ITI).

Outside of work, Josh spends much of his time at agility competitions with his rescue Border Collie, Toby. Otherwise, he might be found rock climbing, working on his latest DIY project, or expanding his houseplant collection.

Anita Desai

Dentist

BDS (Hons) Cardiff 2020
GDC no. 289050

Anita graduated from Cardiff University in 2020 where she was awarded the Margaret Probert prize for her final year research project. Before moving to Cheltenham, she worked around Birmingham. She is currently working towards a postgraduate diploma in Restorative and Aesthetic dentistry and has completed other courses in areas of minimally invasive dentistry.

Anita is a perfectionist and enjoys spending time with patients to achieve the best outcome. She enjoys providing endodontic treatments and adhesive restorations. Anita builds good relationships with her patients and finds it especially rewarding to develop positive rapports with nervous patients.

Anita has taken classical ballet lessons since the age of four and likes to watch Birmingham Royal Ballet performances in her free time and practise barre in her local gym. She is passionate about vegetarian cooking and likes to bake for her family and friends.

Dr Georgina Malkan

Dentist

BSc (Hons), MDFS RCPS (Glasg)
GDC no. 258558

Georgie joined Regency House Dental Practice in June 2022.

Having graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2015, winning the prize in paediatric dentistry. She has since completed her Royal College examinations in 2018, being awarded the MDFS RCPS (Glasg) qualification. Following graduation, she completed her foundation training and has worked in and around London for the past 7 years.

Georgie strives to provide the highest quality of care in order to achieve and maintain a healthy mouth, to ensure happy patients! She has a keen interest in preventative dentistry, and regularly attends conferences and courses, to keep her skills up-to-date and utilise the new developments and advances in the dental world. She has been noted in the surgery for her friendly, calm personality and clear communication skills, and she has developed a good reputation in all her previous positions, particularly with anxious patients and children.

Outside of dentistry, Georgie is an avid football fan and regularly attends home matches at Arsenal FC, where she has been a season ticket holder for a number of years. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, and during the 2020 lockdown became an avid gardener. Having spent her younger years in Cheltenham as a boarder at the Ladies College, and desiring greener pastures after the pandemic, she has returned to the area, and is looking forward to meeting new people and exploring the Gloucestershire area.

Julija Petrova

Therapist Hygienist

Jo-Anne Hutchinson

Dental Hygienist

Carolyn Sandey

Lead Nurse & Administrative Manager

Patty Witkowska

Dental Nurse & Oral Health Educator

Charlotte Fisher

Dental Nurse & Treatment Co-ordinator

Mia Didcote

Dental Nurse

Caitlin Pearce

Dental Nurse

Keeley Gardiner

Trainee Dental Nurse

Stephanie Marfell

Receptionist

Catherine Adams

Receptionist

Nicola Bridges

Receptionist

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Regency House Dental Practice
4 Crescent Terrace, Cheltenham GL50 3PE